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Video Game History

  • Solitare

    Solitare
    In 1990 computer games were on the come up and games like solitaire was very popular. It was a casual game that required a small amount of brain power. What used to be a simple card game is now on the computer for millions across the world to play online.
  • PlayStation

    PlayStation
    When PlayStation released in 1995 everything in the console world changed. PlayStation become the game console to have and it now out weighed many other consoles. It even put some companies out of business whit its updated perks.
  • Sims

    Sims
    Computer games still continued to overpower the development of simulation games including Sims. Even though sims wasn't the first simulation game it became very popular right after release. It was one of the first popular games on pc that included girl characters.
  • Steam

    Steam
    During the early 2000s pc still maintained the popularity of video games and made it look easy. This software where you could download and play an assortment of updatable games became the talk of the town. Steam released and pc officially became the device to have.
  • Nintendo DS

    Nintendo DS
    The Nintendo DS was a major slide into portable video game devices. The DS had two screens and controller buttons on each side which was basically a portable XBOX. The DS was able to connect to other DS devices so you could play with each other through Wi-Fi.
  • WOW (World of Warcraft

    WOW (World of Warcraft
    Computer games started to create new waves and new terms for different types of playing styles. World of Warcraft became one of the most popular MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) games in 2008.
  • Wii Introduced

    Wii Introduced
    The original Wii was revolutionary when it first came out. Many people were waiting outside game stops for this new console. The Wii changed the way games were played from there on.
  • Skate

    Skate
    Skate was a skateboarding game released for many console including Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and even mobile. Skate allowed you to play a game where you could replicate and make skateboarding tricks virtually.
  • GrandTheftAutoV

    GrandTheftAutoV
    Grand Theft Auto five was a video game that could not be recreated, because it was so good. Many people loved the past Grand Theft Autos that they knew this release was going to be good. The game came out on many platforms including PlayStation 3/4, Xbox one/360, and Microsoft Windows.
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 3

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
    Call of Duty: Black Ops is an overall popular and good line of video games. When Black Ops three came out the sales were through the roof with begin the most sold video game of 2015. The game was one of the best first person shooters during that time and everyone loved it.